2
Think: A student attempted to solve the equation below by Pair/Share: Do you agree or
completing the square.
disagree with the steps taken so
far? Explain.
x²- 2x-1=2
+1+1
because ...
x ²-2x=3
XP-2x +1 = 3+1
*²-2x + 1 = 4
(X+1}=4
b = 2
half:-1
Square: 1